EQS-News: Security, technology, responsibility – AT&S plans entry into the defense sector
EQS-News: AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG / Key word(s):
Strategic Company Decision
Security, technology, responsibility – AT&S plans entry into the defense
sector
30.09.2025 / 15:13 CET/CEST
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Security, technology, responsibility – AT&S plans entry into the defense
sector
In times of global uncertainty and geopolitical tension, AT&S is expanding
its portfolio to include the defense sector. As a globally leading
provider of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards, the company
is responding to growing demand for security-relevant solutions and
emphasizing its social responsibility. This demand will be addressed from
its site in Leoben, Austria.
Leoben, September 30, 2025 – “We firmly believe that only when people live
in safety they can exercise their rights and shape their lives in
freedom,“ says AT&S President & CEO Michael Mertin. “Against this
backdrop, AT&S has decided to enter the defense market. We have already
been approached by customers and will now proactively reach out to new
customers.” The decision is based on a clear strategic scenario: long-term
planning reliability, technologically demanding innovation fields, and
independence from economic cycles. At the same time, this step strengthens
AT&S’s economic foundation and secures jobs at its Austrian sites. The
production facilities in Leoben are currently being prepared to meet the
specific requirements of the defense industry. This includes evaluating
whether structural and technical adjustments are necessary to comply with
international standards for defense production. In the medium term, the
company expects annual revenues in the mid-double-digit million Euro
range.
Responsibility and ESG compliance
In the context of ESG criteria, there is growing recognition that
security-relevant technologies can contribute to safeguarding democratic
values and protecting people in Europe. AT&S is committed to a responsible
and legally compliant approach. All activities in the defense sector will
strictly adhere to the legal requirements of the Republic of Austria and
the European Union.
AT&S has long-standing expertise in developing technologies that can be
used for both civilian and security-related applications. The focus is on
technologies that support defense, prevention, and stabilization – for
example, for security agencies or critical infrastructure. “We see the
opportunity to contribute to stability and security through our
technologies,” says Mertin. “Our goal is to position AT&S for the future
through this step.”
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft – Advanced
Technologies & Solutions
AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and
printed circuit boards. AT&S develops and produces leading-edge
interconnect technologies for key digital industries: mobile devices,
automotive & aerospace, industrial, medical and high-performance computing
for AI applications. With production sites in Austria (Leoben, Fehring),
China (Shanghai, Chongqing), Malaysia (Kulim), India (Nanjangud) and a
European competence center for R&D and IC substrate production in Leoben,
AT&S is actively shaping the digital transformation – through
forward-looking investments in research and development and the
responsible use of resources. The company currently employs around 13,000
people.
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30.09.2025 CET/CEST This Corporate News was distributed by EQS Group.
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Language: English
Company: AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG
Fabriksgasse 13
8700 Leoben
Austria
Phone: +43 (1) 3842200-0
E-mail: ir@ats.net
Internet: www.ats.net
ISIN: AT0000969985, AT0000A09S02
WKN: 922230
Indices: ATX
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt,
Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange;
Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2206140
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